Undergraduate Research Initiative
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What are your research resolutions for 2021?
Happy new year and welcome back to winter term! Whatever your undergraduate research goals are for this term, URI can help! Check out our events calendar or sign up for our e-newsletter to stay on top of upcoming opportunities & deadlines!
Upcoming funding deadlines for summer research
Winter term is funding application season for summer research, and many deadlines are fast approaching! Please note the following deadlines for URI-administered programs:
Whether you’re applying for funding for your research, publishing your work, or presenting at a conference, putting your best foot forward starts with a strong research abstract. In this seminar, you'll learn what information is essential for a strong abstract, and how to use your abstract to generate excitement and enthusiasm for your research.
Virtual Session: Learn how to write an undergraduate research abstract
Wednesday, January 13 (12:05-12:50 pm)
Tuesday, January 19 (4:05-4:50 pm)
Register here
The Festival of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (FURCA) is URI’s annual showcase of student research from across all disciplines. FURCA will take place virtually from March 9-11, 2021. We invite abstracts from students in all disciplines who have completed any type of undergraduate research project. The deadline for abstracts is Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Learn more about FURCA and watch for updates.